Tianjin explosion toll rises to 112
The Tianjin toll in the explosions has risen to 112 of which 24 have been identified and 88 still to be identified, 95 people, including 85 fire-fighters, still missing, authorities said on Sunday 16th August 2015.
Ten more bodies were found on Saturday night after the announcement of 104 deaths, but four mutilated remains were later confirmed as belonging to two victims, according to Gong Jiansheng, vice head of the city’s publicity department.
The missing fire-fighters included 13 in active service and 72 working for the Tianjin Port Group Co., he added.
Last Wednesday’s blasts at the warehouse that stored hazardous chemicals were massive, triggering huge flames, shattering window panes and gutting over 2,500 cars at the site.
A total of 722 people remained hospitalised, including 58 in critical or serious conditions, the rescue headquarters said on Saturday night.
Rescuers have found a man alive just 50 meters from the blast core according to Xinhua Chinese state news agency.
Operators of Tianjin warehouse site have been accused breaking the health and safety rules.